Hyundai Santa FE Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Hyundai Santa FE across 20 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (58). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (29% of reports).
- 187fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $930typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 54 of 187 complaints (29%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 23 of 187 complaints (12%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 16 of 187 complaints (9%)
- Full empty: mentioned in 12 of 187 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Hyundai Santa FE at $930, and half of them between $850 and $1,150.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 171 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Hyundai Santa FE fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | 35,652 |
| 2022 Santa FE | 5 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2021 Santa FE | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Santa FE | 3 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2017 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | 73,399 |
| 2016 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | 133,429 |
| 2014 Santa FE | 5 | 1% | 52,613 |
| 2013 Santa FE | 10 | 2% | 2,500 |
| 2012 Santa FE | 4 | 1% | 24,525 |
| 2011 Santa FE | 3 | 2% | 1,200 |
| 2010 Santa FE | 6 | 2% | 10,750 |
| 2009 Santa FE | 17 | 5% | 65,231 |
| 2008 Santa FE | 58 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2007 Santa FE | 33 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Santa FE | 5 | 5% | 38,256 |
| 2005 Santa FE | 7 | 3% | 65,632 |
| 2004 Santa FE | 13 | 4% | 70,964 |
| 2003 Santa FE | 8 | 3% | 94,530 |
| 2002 Santa FE | 3 | 2% | 87,000 |
| 2001 Santa FE | 3 | 1% | 92,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2021
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2007
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the wall thickness of the right forward baffle of the fuel tank may be below specifications.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and, if necessary, replace them. All vehicles are either still at the manufacturing plant or in dealerships. No vehicles have been sold to consumers.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked or hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after two separate warranty repairs of the fuel injector, the…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving and decelerating to approximately 10 MPH onto an exit ramp, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. The contact noticed that there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes, and several unknown warning…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the glass panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded, causing glass shards to fall into the cabin of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to…
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exhaust muffler detached and fell off the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Santa FEs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Hyundai Santa FE. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Santa FE fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Hyundai Santa FE?
Owners report a typical cost of $930 (half paid between $850 and $1,150), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Hyundai Santa FE?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 54 of 187 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (23).
Other Hyundai Santa FE problems
- Engine problems (2,428)
- Power Train problems (933)
- Electrical System problems (851)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (756)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (588)
- Air Bags problems (506)
- Service Brakes problems (439)
- Suspension problems (436)
See all Hyundai Santa FE problems.